By Afolabi Ifeoluwa In a strategic move to elevate digital literacy to 70 percent by 2025, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is collaborating with Afre.lib Academy. During a visit by Afre.lib representatives, led by Executive Director of Operations…
By Blessing Emmanuel, Abuja The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has firmly denounced recent allegations regarding the compromise of sensitive data of Nigerian citizens. In a statement released today, the Commission reassured the public that the data of Nigerians has…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says 100 per cent of the SIM cards used in the country are manufactured locally. Engr. Babagana Digima, the Head, New Media and Information Security, NCC, said this at a training for media executives in…
…disowns phishing sites The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has debunked that the data of the country in its database has not been compromised In a statement by Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications the commission noted that the exposure of…
Microsoft says Africa’s youths will comprise a significant portion of the potential global workforce by the turn of the century. Chief Technology and Solutions Officer at Microsoft Africa, Ravi Bhat, said this in a webinar on Tuesday. The webinar was…
Key stakeholders in the country’s digital economy sector are set to converge at the forthcoming Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo) to dissect and stimulate effective implementation of Nigeria’s renewed agenda for digital economy. PIAFo, now in its sixth edition, is…
The Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Malam Kashifu Inuwa, on Friday called for an overhaul of curriculums across all levels to meet the 21st Century digital skills. Inuwa made the call during a meeting with the management team…
By Blessing Emmanuel, Abuja The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has taken a significant step towards driving the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) with the inauguration of a Startup Labelling Committee. This committee, inaugurated by NITDA Director-General…
Airtel Nigeria has appointed new agencies to handle its advertising and media activities in the country. This was disclosed by the Director of Corporate Communications and CSR, Mr Femi Adeniran over the weekend. According to Adeniran, “Following a rigorous pitch…
By Opeyemi Abdulsalam The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has temporarily suspended the bypass enrolment process to prevent abuse and rectify any irregularities. This was disclosed in a statement signed by NIMC, Head, Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, on Saturday. Bypass…
